Blu & Exile
| Blu & Exile | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Sound in Color, Fat Beats Records, Dirty Science |
| Members |
Blu Exile |
Blu & Exile are an American hip hop duo, formed in 2007, composed of rapper Blu and hip hop producer Exile.[1]
History
Blu and Exile first met in the mid-2000s while Blu was serving as a hype man for various hip hop groups including Slum Village, Platinum Pied Pipers, and Exile's own group, Emanon.[1] He was personally introduced to Exile through Emanon's other member, Aloe Blacc.[1] In 2007, Blu & Exile released their debut album, Below the Heavens, which was described by XXL as "one of 2007's most celebrated hip-hop releases".[2] In 2012, the duo released their second album, Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them.[3]
Discography
Albums
- Below the Heavens: In Hell Happy With Your New Imaginary Friend... (2007)
- Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them (2012)
EPs
- Maybe One Day (2012)
References
- 1 2 3 Cordor, Cyril. "Blu & Exile - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ↑ Cho, Jaeki (July 18, 2012). "The Making of Blu & Exile's Below the Heavens". XXL.
- ↑ Bromwich, Jonah (August 30, 2012). "Blu & Exile: Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them". Pitchfork Media.
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